Chapter 36: TEARS BEHIND HER SMILE

[MUSIC RECOMMENDATION: WITH MY HEART ~ AHN EUN JIN]

Oriana left the dining room in a happier mood, her body swaying to a song only she could understand as she hummed it. The palace servants didn't stop to look at her; they were used to the strange princess behaving in an unusual manner.

Not caring one bit about people's judging eyes, Oriana held her gown up close to her knees to walk comfortably. She made her way to her own quarters when she felt someone yank her hair forcefully.

"Ow!" When Oriana turned to stop the person's hand, she felt her mother's hand move across her face, sending a shocking wave of slap over her face.

"You silly girl!" The woman cursed angrily, not letting go of Oriana's hair. She dragged her inside the room and closed the door.

Oriana held her face, wondering what she had done wrong to get hit, but not a word left her lips. She just watched her mother, who now looked at her with so much hate.